BEST QUOTES FROM
THE BEGUILED



HALLIE: Ms. Martha said I should shave you, but I ain't so sure. I don't think the Lord wanted a man's face all smooth like a baby's bottom. That's why he gave them whiskers. Might be a sin to shave that growth off.

McBURNEY: Then don't do it. Sinning oughta be saved for much more important things.

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MS. FARNSWORTH: Removing the ligatures will be painful. Do you want some laudanum?

McBURNEY: No thanks, kind lady. I'll fall asleep and then, just by chance you might cut off my... other leg.

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CAROL: I'm sorry about what happened. I want you to know that.

McBURNEY: Don't think a thing of it. I've just been thinking about all the advantages that a one legged man has. He saves on socks. Doesn't have to worry about trimming as many toenails. Fewer corns and bunions. I've even been contemplating asking her to cut off the other leg.

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MS. FARNSWORTH: A few bottles left in my father's wine cellar. If the pain gets too great, I'll ask Hallie to bring you some.

McBURNEY: Does seem like a good occasion, and I would love some wine.

MS. FARNSWORTH: It was offered for your pain, not for your pleasure!

McBURNEY: Sure ma'am, it's just that sometimes the two do go together.



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